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RAYNE - Chief Carroll J. Stelly has announced that Rayne Police Officers and Narcotics Detectives have made a number of arrests related to drug activity.
On Tuesday, June 5, a Rayne Police Department Narcotics Detective arrested Patricia Richard Savoy, 50, and Seth James Breaux, 47, for narcotics violations after their rental vehicle was stopped and a search located methamphetamines and firearms.
Savoy and Breaux were booked into the Acadia Parish Jail for possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances / meth and illegal carrying of weapon in the presence of a CDS.
Based on this on-going narcotics investigation, on Friday, June 29, Rayne Police executed a search warrant at 1008 N. Polk Street in Rayne. During the search, officers located methamphetamine, opiates, and drug paraphernalia.
Officers also discovered children at the residence, resulting in additional charges.
Officers arrested Spencer Richard, 47, and Brandi Bozeman, 41, who were charged with possession with a Schedule II CDS / meth, possession of Schedule III CDS, two counts of illegal use of a CDS in the presence of a juvenile, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniformed CDS drug-free zone. In addition, each suspect had an active warrant for other agencies.
On Saturday, June 9, a Rayne Police officer arrested Kenneth Dale Fontenot, 44, after officers seized methamphetamine and marijuana from him.
Fontenot was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail for the following offenses: prohibited acts / Schedule II, prohibited acts / possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of the uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law / drug free zone.
Stelly has also announced the arrest of Jeremy Monceaux, 38, on narcotics-related offenses.
On Wednesday, June 20, officers seized methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Officers arrested Monceaux and booked him into the Acadia Parish Jail for possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (meth), possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law / drug free zone.
On Friday, June 29, a Rayne Narcotics Detective arrested Wilton Paddio, 35, for narcotics violations after a search of his vehicle produced cocaine base, cocaine hydrochloride, alprazolam tablets, hydrocodone tablets and marijuana.
Paddio was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail for two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II CDS, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule IV CDS and two counts of prohibited acts / Schedule II.
The Acadiana Sportsmen’s League sponsored its 35th Annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 25, held at all landings in Louisiana as announced by 2018 co-chairmen Ken Bordelon and Dee DeRouen.
Fishing took place Saturday between 1 a.m. and 6 p.m. with boundaries between Texas and Mississippi. All Wildlife and Fisheries, State and Local Regulations were observed.
Weigh-in took place between 3-6 p.m. at the American Legion Home in Rayne with cash prizes awarded in five categories: red fish, speckled trout, flounder, drum and other.
Top fishermen for the day were:
Redfish - 1st place Herbert Thevis (4.69 ils.), 2nd place Nick Hill (3.87 lbs.), 3rd plae Cameron Thevis (3.01 lbs.).
Speck - 1st place Butch Ridge (1.99 lbs.).
Flounder -1st place Henry Soileaux (2.31 lbs.); 2nd place Henry Soileux (2.28 lbs.), 3rd place Henry Soileaux (1.54 lbs.)
Drum - 1st place Joe Guidry (38.00 lbs.), 2nd place Joe Guidry (18.00 lbs.).
Other - 1st place Bronson Yeager (13 lbs. gar); 2nd place Mark Menard (10.55 lbs. catfish); 3rd place Carl Schexnayder (10.49 lbs. catfish).
Door prizes were also presented once the fish were weighed, and refreshments were also provided to all participants.
Thanks to the many participants and supporters of the 2018 event as expressed by the ASL for another successful tournament.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the many events and programs the Acadiana Sportsmen’s League sponsors throughout the year.
For more information about the Acadiana Sportsmen’s League or if interested in joining the organization, contact Dee DeRouren 224-6711, Ken Bordelon 230-1712, or any ASL member.
RAYNE - Orientation for young ladies interested in competing for the 2018 Miss Rayne Pageant will be held Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at City Hall as announced by Suzette Leonards, director.
The Miss Rayne orientation is an informal opportunity to get information about the Miss Rayne Pageant and ask questions. Attendance is not mandetory to compete in pageant but is advised.
The 2018 Miss Rayne Pageant is slated for Saturday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. the Rayne Civic Center.
To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss Rayne, contests must (1) be 16 years of age and not older than 22 years of age the date of the pageant; (2) be single and have never been married or had a marriage annulled; (3) not be pregnant or have never borne a child; (4) be of good moral character and never been convicted of any felony; (5) have a Rayne address or telephone number or attend a school servicing the Rayne community.
The competition will consist of the following segments; interview – (held the afternoon of the competition); typically there will be a panel of three judges that will visit with each contestant for a period of approximately five minutes; questions may be asked concerning information covered on the entry form and general items of interest about the City of Rayne; sportswear and introductions; Choreographed dance number and a maximum 30 second introduction; evening gown – on stage competition in an evening gown of choice; on-stage interview including two lighthearted questions.
For more information or to acquire the official application, contact Suzette Leonards at Suzette.leonards@rayne.org, by phone at 337-334-6682 or stop by City Hall (801 The Boulevard).
RAYNE - Eddie Lee Young Sr., beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and devoted friend, died peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 14, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne.
The family has announced visitation on Saturday, July 14, between 8 a.m. and noon at Syrie Funeral Home, 1417 East Simcoe Street in Lafayette.
Burial will be at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Cemetery in Rayne.
Eddie was the oldest of six children, born to Edward Young and Selena Johnson Young on November 18, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne.
In 1979 Eddie created, owned and operated Young’s Trucking Company to this present day, in association with several leasing companies over the years, notably with Fogleman Truck Line, Sam Broussard and Fairway Transport. Eddie’s work ethic and commitment to his business resulted in numerous business and safety awards over the years.
Eddie was an intricate part of the community. He was always helping whether financially or otherwise. He was well respected and very humble by all that knew him and truly appreciated him as a friend. Eddie was known by many as “Coot” and if there was any local or national news, especially politics, all you had to do is take a seat and you would become well informed.
Outside of his passion and love of working, Eddie found enjoyment and solace in enjoying the simplicity of nature. When he was not working, he could be found fishing. This is where he found his solitude with nature, himself and God.
Eddie leaves to cherish his memories four daughters, Samantha (Falius) Young and Chandrekia (Martin) Bias of Rayne, Angela Norman of Monroe and Natasha Young of Baton Rouge; five sons, Eddie (Fab) Young Jr. of Baker, Wallace Young and Brian Mouton of Rayne, Byron Mouton of Bowie, Maryland and Kristhan Mouton of Carencro; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his loving mother, Selena Young of Rayne; two siblings, Loretta (Harrison) Figaro of Rayne and Johnny (Verna) Young of Lafayette; a very special friend, Ezora Thomas of Rayne, along with her children, Kyestle, Joi and Joseph Jr.; brothers-in-law, Wardell Mosley of Branch and Torey LeBlanc of Rayne; sisters-in-law, Judy (Anatole) LeDay and Margaret Young of Rayne; close friends, Calvin Williams, Conrad Brown, Clarence Logan and Harrison Coleman, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and associates.
Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Faye Mosley Young; three sons, Stanley Young, Michael Young and Kevin Mouton; his father, Edward Young; siblings, Dianna Yokum, Lucinda Young and Curly Young; maternal grandparents, Onezia and Johnny Johnson, and paternal grandparents, Edward and Ophelia Mouton Young.
Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of funeral arrangements.
RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne, for Clarence Arceneaux, 82, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018, with Rev. Richard Wagner as Celebrant.
Visitation will begin on Friday, July 13, in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. and will resume on Saturday, July 14, at 8 a.m. until just prior to the time of service.
Interment will follow the Mass and will be in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Rayne.
Mr. Arceneaux passed away on Saturday, July 7, at his residence in Rayne, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Arceneaux is survived by his children, Jacqueline Arceneaux Pitre and her husband Michael of Rayne and Thomas Fields of Mire; grandchildren, Victoria Arceneaux and her fiancé Ryan Jones of Rayne, Thomas Fields Jr. of Rayne, Bonnie Fields Johnson and her husband Doug of Pensacola, FL, Connie Fields Meaux and her husband George of Rayne and Ty Mouton and his wife Renee of Morse; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Clara Minix of Crowley, Eliza Mae Broussard of Pearland, TX and Theresa Arceneaux of Rayne; one brother, Felton White; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Lee Arceneaux; parents, Joseph Arceneaux and Eunice Ruffin Arceneaux; sisters, Isabella White, Rose Daniel, Elizabeth Arceneaux, Velma Domingue, Veronica Foote, Bernadette Edmond, Elzina Ceasar, Alberta Guillory and Cora Bendabee; and brothers, Lawerence Arceneaux, Morris Arceneaux, Bill Arceneaux, Gable Arcceneaux and Joe Arceneaux.
Pallbearers will be Ty Mouton, Lawerence Arceneaux, Jr., Horace Arceneaux, Robert Green, Dee Broussard and George Meaux.
The family of Mr. Clarence Arceneaux would like to give a special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care of Lafayette.
Visitors may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Arceneaux’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne, LLC, (334-3600), 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, is in charge of arrangements.
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